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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620, 855.66 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620, 855.66 and 354.50 is: 489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620 : 855.66 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620/855.66 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620x = 855.66 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620x = 303,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,331.47/620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.24

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